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Summer nails on a gray day make me feel happy. (Taken with...

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:22:08 -0500

Summer nails on a gray day make me feel happy. (Taken with instagram)

Stuff I’ve sewn for babycakes so far: two bibs, two...

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:33:29 -0500

Stuff I’ve sewn for babycakes so far: two bibs, two blankets, some burp cloths and curtains for his room. (Taken with instagram)

Yep. This is what 8 months pregnant at 1 am looks like, not...

Wed, 16 May 2012 01:49:58 -0500

Yep. This is what 8 months pregnant at 1 am looks like, not pretty folks. (Taken with instagram)

Productive!

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:37:55 -0500

We spent most of the day outside yesterday. Cleaning out the back garden, weeding the front and planting a few things. Gardening is hard when you are 8 months pregnant! Yeesh! It was such a gorgeous day, especially for May in Saskatchewan. I swear it felt like July.

Today I woke up tired as usual but opted not to keep sleeping and made myself breakfast instead. I have said it before and I’ll say it again, I LOVE my espresso machine. Morning lattes make everything better, especially with a lack of sleep. I did the dishes and cleaned up the kitchen while the coffee was brewing too. I love how energetic sunny days make me feel.

It supposed to be another nice one today. Right now it’s sunny and windy which means it’s a perfect day to hang the laundry out on the line. I have to stop at Canadian Tire and pick up a few things to get the clothesline ready but it’s also a good excuse to get dressed and out of the house before noon.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful day. TTFN

While reading through baby name forums

Sat, 12 May 2012 20:52:57 -0500

All I can think: “Shit, ladies you are not naming WOW characters you are naming your children”

WHY ARE PEOPLE SO STUPID?

One of those days… (Taken with instagram)

Fri, 11 May 2012 12:14:09 -0500

One of those days… (Taken with instagram)

Labour Options

Wed, 09 May 2012 19:17:34 -0500

Yesterday I watched “The Business of Being Born” while chilling out at home. While a lot of the issues brought up in the film don’t apply to me since I’m Canadian, it certainly gave me a lot to think about. What stood out for me: Western women seem to have little confidence in their body’s ability to give birth naturally and man does this apply to me! I am terrified of going into labour and for a very long time I was adamant that I would 100% be getting an epidural if possible. Now, I’m not sure. I feel like I should have faith in myself and my body and in many ways I want to fully experience childbirth. I mean, how empowering would that be!?

I don’t want to get fixated on the idea of how I want my labour to go because who knows what will happen! It’s really one of those situations where there are so many variables, you have little to no control over the outcome. The best I can do is make a list of ideas instead of a plan

Try everything possible to avoid being induced. I know sometimes it’s unavoidable, but I worry that the intensity of induced contractions will make me want the epidural even more!
Labour for as long as possible without getting an epidural. If I absolutely can’t handle it, I will have one
Move around as much as possible. I don’t just want to lie down and take the pain. The hospital has birthing balls, a tub and other options to help with this.
Avoid an episiotomy. I’m not sure how frequently they do them here, but I’d rather tear TBH.
Have Ryan be my advocate if I am in no shape to express my opinion.
Be as informed as possible
Try to get a private room in postpartum

Some of this may change after our pre-natal classes and hospital tour. What I do know for sure is that I am incredibly grateful that I live in Canada and no matter what I decide, having a baby isn’t going to cost me an arm and a leg. the only thing that will cost us money is the private room but Ryan’s insurance covers that!

I have my first OB apt on May 25th since my family doc doesn’t deliver babies anymore, I’m looking forward to meeting her and seeing what she has to say about my labour options.

My Turn!

Sun, 06 May 2012 23:03:06 -0500

How far along? 30w5d

Total weight gain: None so far, lost some in the first trimester and gained a bit back but haven’t gone past my pre-pregnancy weight

Maternity clothes? Mostly maternity but I can fit into some regular dresses and tops from before

Stretch marks? Some new ones have appeared in the top of my tummy that are red-purplish and i have faded ones from weight gain over the years

Sleep: Sleep is really difficult. My hips usually end up hurting and it’s hard for me to shift around because of back pain. Also heartburn sucks at night. I usually end up sleeping half sitting up on the couch surrounded by tons of pillows.

Best moment this week: Seeing the Avengers and managing to not get up and pee once through the entire movie

Miss Anything? Being comfortable!

Movement: He’s a very active little guy. Despite all my chub you can usually see my stomach move when he’s really moving.

Food cravings: Anything cold or slushy

Anything making you queasy or sick: Eggs. Yuck!

Gender: Boy!

Labor Signs: None yet. Just the occasional braxton hicks

Symptoms: Hip/Back pain, swollen feet and hands, exhaustion, peeing every 20 mins…the list goes on

Belly Button in or out? In. I doubt it will pop due to chub.

Wedding rings on or off? I had to stop wearing my wedding ring because of my swollen fingers :(

Happy or Moody most of the time: I am a grumpy beast! I feel a little bad for my husband, although he says that at least I acknowledge when I’m being unreasonable.

Looking forward to: Seeing him for the first time, watching him grow and turn into a little person.

Photo

Fri, 04 May 2012 12:52:02 -0500

The bump and I at work. Just resting my swollen feet before my...

Thu, 03 May 2012 18:09:59 -0500

The bump and I at work. Just resting my swollen feet before my next client comes in.

Fingers are yummy!

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:35:00 -0500

Fingers are yummy!

I'm trying to find a middle name for a boy that starts with "J."

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:20:27 -0500

momma-marine:

but it’s really hard. any suggestions? preferably one syllable ?

Omg Baby Brain: I should learn to read the post before replying!

Eli does NOT start with a J, haha!

Every day.

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:37:27 -0500

Every day.

29 week ultrasound

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:50:34 -0500

Everything is looking good! We got to see him suck his thumb and yawn and just be cute in general. I don’t have any pics scanned yet but I will get to that soon.

The tech said he is 3lbs 6oz right now and measuring at 31 weeks! She said she wasn’t going to change my due date because I was dated at my last ultrasound and it’s up to my doctor to decide whether or not to change it. That’s a full 2 weeks! Have any of you experienced this? Will he be early or just huge!?

If that means I’ll meet my baby in 9 weeks, I’m down with that!

Patiently Waiting

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:00:17 -0500

Our next ultrasound is tomorrow morning! Yay! I just have to get through a day of work without my hips/back/sides/feet dying on me and we are goood to go.

I still can’t decide what to do about maternity leave. Hairdressing is a very physically demanding job but I only work two days a week so can I really justify taking off so soon? Also I think I’d be super bored!

Hopefully I will have a new photo of baby cakes tomorrow to post. I really can’t wait to see his cute little face again.

Re: Raspberry Leaf Tea

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:37:00 -0500

mommymohawk said: Oh really??? I bought some… haven’t tried it yet though. I was told not to start having it till the last month of pregnancy and beyond. So is it not fruity tasting at all then?? Dang…

No it kind of tastes like bitter twigs. I even tried it with honey. I read it’s good for the whole third trimester, to help strengthen the uterus. Apparently the notion that it can bring on labour is not true so that’s good. Either way, I’m not drinking it. Whatever herbal voodoo it may or may not preform isn’t worth how nasty it tastes.

My gorgeous new diaper bag thanks to my mum and dad. <3 It...

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:39:00 -0500

My gorgeous new diaper bag thanks to my mum and dad. <3

It converts into a backpack! Can we say hands free? Yes Please.

Raspberry Leaf Tea is Gross

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:58:36 -0500

Just sayin’

No way I’m drinking this crap for the next 11 weeks.

29 weeks, attempting to get some exercise on this gorgeous day.

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:58:00 -0500

29 weeks, attempting to get some exercise on this gorgeous day.

Worst breakfast ever or best breakfast ever? (Taken with...

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:41:07 -0500

Worst breakfast ever or best breakfast ever? (Taken with instagram)